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Amal Wanigatunga

Assistant professor of Epidemiology in the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Amal Wanigatunga, PhD, MPH, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. His research focuses on aging, physical activity, and their impact on brain health. As a core faculty member at the Johns Hopkins Center on Aging and Health, Wanigatunga investigates how lifestyle factors influence cognitive decline and overall well-being in older adults. His work utilizes wearable technology to track physical activity and assess its role in preventing age-related diseases, including dementia.

Visit website: https://publichealth.jhu.edu/faculty/3809/amal-asiri-wanigatunga

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Details last updated 02-Mar-2025

Amal Wanigatunga News

A little exercise goes a long way in reducing dementia risk

A little exercise goes a long way in reducing dementia risk

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health - 20-Mar-2025

Even brief daily activity may help protect brain health in older adults